Description
Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are a delightful, sweet treat that combines creamy ricotta and crunchy pistachios for a perfect snack or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the countertop.
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, honey, and salt until smooth.
- Fold chopped pistachios into the ricotta mixture.
- Generously fill each date with the ricotta mixture until slightly overflowing.
- Drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle additional pistachios on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap pistachios for walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Add spices like cinnamon or cardamom to the ricotta for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg